Attention last-minute shoppers: check out our picks for put-a-smile-on-his-face Father’s Day gifts
Attention last-minute shoppers: check out our picks for put-a-smile-on-his-face Father’s Day gifts
The race is on, and we’re thinking the last thing dads want is a three-pack of golf balls, another humidor or even another barbecue (unless it’s some state-of-the-art outdoor wood burner, but we called Williams Sonoma and it isn’t available in Canada). We searched around and picked some practical and decadent options for the dads in our lives, hoping it would somehow make up for all the times we were sent to bed without dessert. We think our choices beat a gift card to Montana’s, but don’t take our word for it, have a look at our choices after the jump.
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- Dads work hard, so we suggest giving the pops in your life a facial, water treatments and a deep-tissue massage. If he can’t appreciate the two- to three-hour Gentleman’s Retreat at Elmwood Spa, then we suggest giving up. <br /> <br /> <em><strong>Elmwood Spa</strong>, 18 Elm St., 416-977-6751,<a href="http://elmwoodman.com"> elmwoodman.com</a></em>
- Gentleman’s Retreat, $220 (series of six, $1,188)
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- For the lazy dads who are constantly pulling their pants up at the waist, we suggest this tan leather belt. <br /> <br /> <em><strong>Holt Renfrew</strong>, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333,<a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com"> holtrenfrew.com</a></em>
- Fullum and Holt belt, $75
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- A horse-riding father would like a denim shirt, but so would any papa who likes to garden, mow the lawn, or even drink beers at a downtown patio. This is an everyman option.<br /> <br /> <em><strong>Sydney’s</strong>, 682 Queen St. W., 416-603-3369,<a href="http://www.shopsydneys.com"> shopsydneys.com</a></em>
- Dunderdon denim shirt, $155
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- Filson fetishists span generations, and this medium-sized travel bag is perfect for the prim and proper papa. <br /> <br /> <em><strong>Uncle Otis</strong>, 26 Bellair St., 416-920-2281, <a href="http://www.uncleotis.com"> uncleotis.com</a></em>
- Filson medium travel bag, $340
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- While some dads like to summer in a Hawaiian shirt, we think these bright and fun swim trunks accomplish what he thinks he’s accomplishing with his island-themed outfits.<br /> <br /> <em><strong>The Bay</strong>, 2 Bloor St. E., 416-928-9058,<a href="http://www2.hbc.com"> hbc.com</a></em>
- Vilebrequin swim shorts, $275
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- Sometimes fragrances are a no-buy zone, but Eau d'Italie smells like cognac and wood, which are some of man’s best friends. Especially the cognac. <br /> <br /> <em><strong>Noor</strong>, 21 Avenue Rd., 416-928-0700, <a href="http://www.noorboutique.com/"> noorboutique.com</a></em>
- Eau d'Italie’s Boise D'Ombrie cologne, $150
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- The Bay’s point blanket (seen above, queen size) is iconic, and this is the gift for any father with a penchant for Canadiana (or who’s just cold all the time). <br /> <br /> <em><strong>The Bay</strong>, 2 Bloor St. E., 416-928-9058,<a href="http://www2.hbc.com"> hbc.com</a></em>
- Hudson’s Bay Company point blanket, $275 (twin), $375 (queen), $475 (king)
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- Got a professor-father who rides his bike everywhere? Look no further. <br /> <br /> <em><strong>Philip Sparks Tailored Goods</strong>, 639 Queen St. W., Suite 5005, 647-886-0467, <a href="http://www.philipsparks.com"> philipsparks.com</a></em>
- Philip Sparks checked blazer, $275
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- The go-to gift done right. <br /> <br /> <em><strong>Holt Renfrew</strong>, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333,<a href="www.holtrenfrew.com"> holtrenfrew.com</a></em>
- Paul Smith socks, $35
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- For the hipster dads and scallywags, a track jacket is kind of an easy choice. Whether he plays soccer or sits and enjoys it, he’ll at least look kind of cool. <br /> <br /> <em><strong>Gotstyle</strong>, 62 Bathurst St., 416-260-9696,<a href="http://www.gsmen.com"> gsmen.com</a></em>
- Umbro’s New York Cosmos track jacket, $139.99
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- Most dads will gladly accept a brand new watch, and we think he’d be impressed with this wood watch face. Beats the ol’ standbys, like Timex, Cartier and beyond (which all begin to look pretty similar). Did we mention the watch face is made of wood? <br /> <br /> <em><strong>Uncle Otis</strong>, 26 Bellair St., 416-920-2281, <a href="http://www.uncleotis.com"> uncleotis.com</a></em>
- Nixon Chronicle watch, $400
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- Buy him a straight-leg pair of selvage denim. Not too skinny, but nicely fitted, this Japanese denim is some of the most talked about among jean enthusiasts. But he doesn’t need to know that, nor does he care to.<br /> <br /> <em><strong>Dutil Denim</strong>, 704 Queen St. W., 647-352-2560,<a href="http://www.dutildenim.com"> dutildenim.com</a></em>
- Momotaro jeans, $388
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- We thought this idea was pretty clever. A child’s finger painting can be scaled down and made into cufflinks at Green Shag. Daddy’s boys and girls take note, and click <a href="http://www.greenshag.com/bespoke-links.html">here</a> for more details. <br /> <br /> <em><strong>Green Shag</strong>, 670 Queen St. W., 416-360-7424, <a href="http://www.greenshag.com"> greenshag.com</a></em><br />
- Green Shag DIY cufflinks, $280
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- We think this speaks for itself. <br /> <br /> <em><strong>The Bay</strong>, 2 Bloor St. E., 416-928-9058,<a href="http://www2.hbc.com"> hbc.com</a></em>
- Hudson’s Bay Company hip flask, $95
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- If your dad was a nerd in school, or just never leaves home without a USB key, we dig this handy tool from Victorinox with a built-in flash drive.<br /> <br /> <em><strong> De Catarina</strong>, 55 Bloor St. W., Manulife Centre, 416-966-0562, <a href="http://www.decatarina.com/">decatarina.com</a></em>
- Victorinox Flash Alox Swiss army kit, $59
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- A wallet is an essential, and most dads will let their old Italian leather number wear till it’s starting to smell. We like this vintage bi-fold wallet (available in a variety of colours), because it’s slim and already looks worn in, so it won’t be a big lifestyle change.<br /> <br /> <em><strong>Woodlawn</strong>, 1491 Dundas St. W., 416-551-8000, <a href="http://www.woodlawnshop.com"> woodlawnshop.com</a></em>
- Maxx and Unicorn bi-fold wallet, $90
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- For the nostalgic fella, we like this kit bag from Red Canoe. It references the military without the explosive reminders. <br /> <br /> <em><strong>Red Canoe</strong>, 1356 Dundas St. W., 416-205-1271,<a href="http://redcanoebrands.com"> redcanoebrands.com</a></em>
- Red Canoe flight kit bag, $149.99
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- Because he’s worn those 10-year-old shoes 10 years too long.<br /> <br /> <em><strong>Oliver Spencer</strong>, 962 Queen St. W., 647-348-7673,<a href="http://www.oliverspencer.co.uk"> oliverspencer.co.uk</a></em>
- Oliver Spencer Bedford shoes, $450
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- Happy Father’s Day
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. We searched around and picked some practical and decadent options for the dads in our lives, hoping it would somehow make up for all the times we were sent to bed without dessert. We think our choices beat a gift card to Montana’s, but don’t take our word for it, have a look at our choices after the jump.
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Fortunately my kids are too young to read Toronto Life. Otherwise, they might buy me some overpriced junk that no one has any use for.
This list:
“Things to test your dad’s poker face.”
Or:
“Things your dad will like if you have 2 of them and they’re married to each other.”
Some lovely objects, but with the exception of the pocket knife thing, this is stuff that will earn you the least favourite child title.